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Message from the Premier & Minister to respond. These Victorians do an incredible job in keeping our state safe.

But they can’t do it alone. We all have a responsibility to plan and prepare for ire.

The Hon Daniel Andrews MP

The Hon Lisa Neville MP

Premier of Victoria

Minister for Police and Emergency Services

Our emergency services are ready for a long, hot and dry ire season.

Whether you’re in the bush, near the beach, close to grassland or paddocks, you need to prepare now.

A record leet of 50 aircraft and thousands of volunteers and career ireighters are ready

There are some simple steps you can take straight away to stay safe this ire season.

Make a ire plan and know your trigger to enact it. Talk to your loved ones and make sure they know the plan too. Know where you’ll get your emergency information from and have your emergency kit ready to go.

And for more information on how to prepare, visit vic.gov.au/knowire.

Taking the right steps now could make all the difference.

Prepare early for survival.

Danger lies in the healthy grass growth fed by spring rains, says CFA Assistant Chief Oficer for the South East Region Trevor Owen.

The lush, tall grasslands are expected to quickly dry out to a ire hazard within a few weeks, Mr Owen said. Residents hit by the devastating Bunyip State Park ires in March will be particularly nervous.

The fuel loads remain high in surrounding forest at Maryknoll, Garield and Bunyip. Even in suburban areas, parks and reserves carry high fuel loads of trees, shrubs and grass.

“Being prepared” is again the

key advice. Preparation, such as cutting back shrubs and trees to allow clear gate access for ire trucks, needs to happen now, not on the day of the ire. Also remember

“What’s more important is your life.” to remove mulch from around the base of homes, maintain sprinklers and water pumps in working order, get appropriate hoses and remove leaves from roof gutters.

Don’t expect ireys to save your property - especially in a high

ire-risk area on a severely hot day, Mr Owen says. “You can’t expect ireighters and volunteers to put themselves in danger to protect a property that they are unlikely to save anyway. “Last season, people’s assumptions were that we would.

“People need to accept responsibility and do what they can to protect themselves, not assume that a ire truck will be there.”

As hard as it is, Mr Owen says the best decision may be to leave earlier in the day and to accept your property might be destroyed.

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Facts you may not know about fire Conditions in Victoria make it one of the most bushire-prone regions in the world, along with California and Spain.

Just two weeks of hot, dry and windy weather creates potentially disastrous bushire conditions that normal Victorian homes are not equipped to survive.

At 1100°C, radiant heat from bushires can kill from up to 300 metres away and cause trees to combust without touching them.

Fires can travel at 25km/h, making them impossible to outrun. A change in wind direction can alter their trajectory in seconds and they move twice as fast uphill on a slope of just 10 degrees.

Burning embers can spread bushires up to 40km ahead of the ire front, starting dangerous new spot ires in seconds.

Rural grassires can be just as dangerous as bushires, travelling faster and starting earlier due to grass drying out more quickly.

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Simple steps to start planning PREPARING YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY WHO WILL DO THIS?

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Clear and maintain gutter of leaves, twigs and rubbish Move lammable items like woodpiles, dead leaves and fuels away from your house Keep grass areas well-trimmed and watered. Grass should be no more than 10cm high Remove or trim shrubs and overhanging tree branches. There should be no shrubs over one metre next to or below windows

MAKING YOUR FIRE PLAN What is your trigger to enact your plan?

How will you get your emergency warnings and updates?

Who is likely to be at the house on weekdays?

Who is likely to be at the house on weekends or holidays?

Where will you go?

What will you do with your pets/livestock?

How will you travel there?

List your alternative routes out of the area

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"It's like when people loot when there's a fire or flood, it's just not OK," Pakenham business owner Charlie De Maio said.

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Newsagency staff member Kerry Williams recalled the police officers at the rear of the building at the time the woman entered the store.

"It just seemed a bit off. I told the woman I would let the police and store owner know that she is here and she took off," Ms Williams said.

"She said she had been around to all of the local businesses asking for donations for Kel. Hu IN rry ST FR lim ALL EE ite A d t TI im ON eo nly !

Pakenham businesses were targeted by a woman who allegedly urged for "donations", following an elderly man falling victim to a hit and run incident on Tuesday.

The blonde-haired woman, believed to be in her 30s, allegedly claimed to be a family friend of victim Kelvin Rees.

She visited multiple businesses along Pakenham's Main Street as the incident was occurring in the Main Street Plaza car park about 9am.

A staff member from the florist on the corner of John and Main Streets stated she knows Mr Rees, and doesn't believe his wife would "set someone up to go asking for money".

"We know the family very well - we see them on a daily basis," the woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, said.

"To me, I just thought it was out of character because I know them and I don't reckon she would've put someone up to that."

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

With bugler Mitchell Stewart of Narre Warren and member of the Ferntree Gully Salvation Army

When did you learn to play the bugle and what got you interested?

I started playing the bugle in 2001 and the thing that got me interested was listening to the last post being played and seeing the images and veterans talking about mates and events that hit them at the time of the bugle being played.

THREE … walking trails in Casey

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The Hallam Valley Trail is a picturesque cycling and walking track that winds through the Hallam Creek Valley, taking in many Casey landmarks. It's also perfect for bird watchers who might spy a variety of feathered fauna. The circuit is 10km long and flat concrete, good for all abilities. Main parking areas are at KM Reedy Reserve and Sweeney Reserve, and while the trail can be accessed at any point, main entrances are on Hallam Road, Shrives Road and Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road.

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Lysterfield Park offers many paths for cyclists and walkers. Cyclists should pay attention to signs that indicate where a path is for walking only. There is a network of gravel bush tracks that are well-loved by runners too. Look out for some of the bouncy locals, kangaroos and wallabies!

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Hilltop Nature Reserve in Cranbourne North is a good place for a stroll with the family. This trail is a little shorter than others but offers good views and is close to open areas for the kids to stop and play. Visitors have spotted wallabies, echidnas and snakes in the past, so keep an eye out!

How honourable do you feel to be invited each year at the Cranbourne cenotaph to sound the Last Post at Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services?

For me Anzac Day and Remembrance day is about remembering how much we have to thank our returned wounded and killed veterans but also these days are both about reflection and honour respect mateship and loyalty these men and women took to the battlefields and peace keeping operations as it says in the bible: "No greater love has no man than to lay down his life for his brothers or sisters".

What made you decide to join the Salvation Army in Ferntree Gully and what opportunities has this provided?

I decided to be at Ferntree Gully Corp because it has a brass band and the opportunity it has provided me with is being able to give back to the community and also play the bugle for all of us to remember what the valiant men did for our freedom.

What is your full-time job?

I'm a carer for my dad after he got bowel cancer in February of 2018. He has the same fighting attitude as a veteran as his dad fought on Ambon and escaped but we pray dad will keep fighting and showing other cancer sufferers that there is hope.

What's your favourite holiday spot in Australia?

My favourite holiday spot in Australia is Walhalla as I also volunteer up there as a guard on

the train it is so beautiful and peaceful.

What is your favourite book?

My favourite book is squadron 303 which is about the polish squadron during the Battle of Britain.

At school I ... I was part of the rock band as they needed a horn player I really enjoyed those days.

What's something people don't know about you?

What people don't know about me is I have been in foster care, had families abuse me and

threaten to do harm to me but I am a survivor.

Also if anyone is in that situation there is help and support out there.

If you were PM for a day, what would you do?

If I was PM for a day I would try to help all the veterans to get housing and the support that they need as we should show them the respect and honour they are sincerely overdue for.

Best concert/live show/performance you have attended?

Best live show I have ever been to is the stage production of the Lion King the way the animals come to life and the music it's amazing.

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Milly tops the Oaks Day fashion stakes

By Jessica Anstice The bar was set high for fashionistas vying for first place in Fashions on the Field at the Pakenham Gazette Oaks Day on Thursday.

Faced with the challenging task of choosing the day’s best dressed, racing personality and MC Casey Bruce said the local judges, Gavin Saunders, Leanne Duiker and Brooke Cassar, chose deserving winners.

For the first time in Pakenham racing history, Fashions on the Field saw the gentlemen compete against the women.

“I thought that men actually fronted up to the ladies quite well and I could see there were a couple of men who competed that were really well dressed,” Ms Bruce said.

“It’s hard for the men to compete against the ladies: Can it be done? Yes it can. But did we see it today? No, we didn’t which is disappointing.”

Milly Smith from Dromana took out first prize in the Most Fashionable category.

“I’m really happy and excited that I won,” Ms Smith said.

“I entered a lot of Fashions on the Fields before I had a baby but that was seven months ago now so I thought I’d get back into it.

“I’m wearing a dress that we cut into a skirt and added a white top to match the headpiece.”

Gaye Weir from Perth, Western Australia, claimed first prize in the Most Elegant category, with Officer’s Jenean Richards coming in second.

“I was just blown away and very surprised - I couldn’t even think when I found out that I had won,” Ms Weir explained.

“This was my first time entering Fashions on the Fields and I was talked into it by my friend.

“The fashion here is fantastic. It’s unbelievable. There were so many beautiful outfits.”

Ms Bruce described the day as “quite challenging” with the poor weather, but the spirits were not dampened.

“We had to move the stage to accommodate for the weather but the club did a wonderful job in moving it to a space that was undercover,” she said.

“It was interesting because even though it was freezing cold, a lot of the contenders stuck to their original outfits, and they didn’t falter so that was good.

“The day overall was great but I do feel sorry for all of the racing clubs this year because the weather has really cut their crowd numbers in half.”

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Racing personality and MC Casey Bruce interviewing contestants in the Most Fashionable Racegoer category. 200047 Kelly Price from Berwick. 200047

Erin Polson from the Pakenham Racing Club keeps an eye on proceedings. 200047 Julie Whitely (centre) from Neerim South.

Kate Lempriere. 200047 Rebecca Little with a big hat in the Most Fashionable Racegoer category. 200047 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Susan Leitch from sponsor Thai-Airways with winner of Most Fashionable Racegoer Milly Smith and runner up Mary Nickson. 200047

Winner of Most Elegant Racegoer Gaye Weir (centre).

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Taking a tiger by the tail

By Brendan Rees A deadly snake has been caught in the front yard of Cranbourne South property before being safely released.

Barry Goldsmith from Snake Catcher Victoria said he was called out to the property after the owner spotted the critter slithering in the garden on Wednesday 6 November.

"It was just hiding, when I rustled it, it came flying out so that was good; textbook capture," he said.

Video of the capture was posted to Mr Goldsmith's Snake Catcher Victoria Facebook page.

The caption read: "Here's a feisty Cranbourne tiger snake. Nice early morning heart starter."

At one stage Mr Goldsmith used his hand to lift a shrub in an attempt to the find the snake before it spilled out onto a nearby path.

"I was holding it by the tail, that's the only time a snake's dangerous when you're interacting with it," he said.

"Any other time they're not going to jump out of the grass and bite ya, he just wants to be left alone.

"I let him loose on some private property".

Mr Goldsmith, who has been catching snakes for 40 years, says he's had about 30 callouts to snakes in the South East area for the past six months.

His recent catch, he said, was "another day in the office".

When asked where he finds snakes, Mr Goldsmith said "Where don't I find them? Everywhere".

"Inside the house, toilets, walls, underneath fridges, underneath Christmas trees ... washing machines, chicken coups.

"There is no increase in snakes this year as oppose to any other year," he said.

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Barry Goldsmith grapples with the tiger snake.

Kelly Kealey, of Snake Catcher Victoria, with a children’s python called Kevin. 200433 Picture: GARY SISSONS of snake season with the most common snakes around Melbourne being tiger snakes and lowland copperheads.

"If you spot a snake all you have to do is step around it, give it some room - he's not go-

ing to jump and bite you, he's not going to attack you," Mr Goldsmith said.

"I've never been attacked and never been bitten," he said after having handled thousands of snakes.

A video image of snake catcher Barry Goldsmith capturing the tiger snake.

Pictures: BARRY GOLDSMITH, SNAKE CATCHER VICTORIA He said any money he did make from snake captures went straight towards his wildlife shelter in Mornington which treated injured snakes before being released into the wild.

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According to government figures, 45 per cent of metropolitan emergency department presentations are non-urgent.

Tiny Hearts has also compiled statistics from participants, illustrating the importance of teaching the critical first aid skills.

After the course, 98 per cent of parents said they felt more confident to act effectively in an emergency.

Almost 50 per cent reported that they had used their acquired infant and child first aid knowledge within six months of undertaking the course.

Narre Warren's Shelby Cooke, who performed CPR on her choking two-year-old daughter while paramedics rushed to their home, stressed the importance of first aid training.

She believes that had she not received the course through her workplace, her daughter may have suffocated.

"I still owe everything to having those skills," she said.

"The more people that are equipped with them, the less tragedies we're going to see with children, babies and toddlers.

"It's such a frightening thing to go through - so you need to be prepared."

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A lifesaving Pakenham-based venture, spearheaded by a paramedic and a teacher, has received a federal cash injection to provide free first aid training throughout Melbourne's south-east.

Tiny Hearts - founded by sisters Rachael Waia and Nikki Jurcutz - will arm 1800 local parents and carers with the skillsets required to save their children in the event of an emergency.

In a regional first, 300 parents are also set to be trained bilingually, catering for Chinese and Afghan communities.

Their journey began in a garage, but Tiny Hearts now has a headquarters in Pakenham's Industrial Park - proving that business success is attainable under the most challenging circumstances.

Ms Waia, a former educator and volunteer first responder, was first aid trained when she was just 15 years old.

She is determined to share her vital knowledge with as many parents as possible.

"I've got two kids of my own and I know what it's like when they choke and when they're really sick," she said.

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"I love what I do - waking up and making a difference."

Tiny Hearts worked in conjunction with the South East Melbourne Primary Health Network to secure the federal grant.

The organisation also hopes to reduce the number of inappropriate admissions to the emergency department and create a better

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Centre is state-of-the-art

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Katherine Hansen, Jo Power and Gulsen Ozer in the dance studio. 200038 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

Stuart Sinclair from the Cardinia Cultural Centre with artist Tim Stone. 200038

Bass MP Jordan Crugnale and Cardinia Mayor Graeme Moore. 200038

The new gallery inside the Cultural Centre.

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Max and his dad Cr Brett Owen at the smoking ceremony. 200038

Sue Jarvis' creative eye capturing some of the performers. 200038

The new foyer in the Cardinia Cultural Centre.

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“This centre provides a place to not only appreciate and participate in all things art and culture but is a meeting place for artists and creators to share their ideas and inspirations.”

Cardinia Shire Deputy Mayor Collin Ross acknowledged that “there are a lot of people whose gifting probably isn’t in sport, it’s in art” and therefore this facility will provide those people with “an avenue to pursue and feel excited about what council is doing to try and help their pursuits”.

“Council already spends 10’s of millions of dollars on sports and recreation, which is wonderful, but the arts area has always sort of been left behind,” Cr Ross said.

“It’s the first time this facility has been expanded for 20 years so it’s really exciting for the art group within our shire.”

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Kate and Jeff Lempriere. The former councillor was acknowledged as a passionate advocate for the arts and the cultural centre development. 200038

Cardinia Mayor Graeme Moore with Procurement Accounts Payable Cardinia team leader Bruce Walker in the gallery space. 200038

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Cardinia’s newest art space was officially opened at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham on Friday 8 November.

The Cardinia Cultural Centre underwent a redevelopment worth almost $9m that saw parts of the existing facility updated and new sections added.

Cardinia Shire Council provided $5.9m to fund the upgrades, adding to the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund which contributed $3m towards the project.

Cardinia Cultural Centre is now equipped with a new art space, dance/rehearsal studios, a workshop, a laundry, a new entrance and foyer, more car parking space and better amenities.

At a special VIP official opening and gallery launch Cardinia Mayor Graeme Moore described the facility as a “place of social and artistic significance”.

“In my opinion, it’s the heart of Cardinia and I’m sure people will come from all over to visit this facility that promotes art training and participation in art pursuits,” Cr Moore said.

“I’m extremely proud. This extension has delivered such an impressive and unique gallery space which we’ve needed for a long time.

“Now and in the future, people will be able to visit the gallery to appreciate projects that allow professional and community artists to work together to make all kinds of visual and sound art exhibitions and installations.”

Amongst those excited over the new art facility were members of the Cardinia Arts Society, including visual artist Sue Jarvis who was thrilled to see the facility up and operating.

“I think the gallery’s wonderful. We’ve waited for years for this - some of us generations really,” Ms Jarvis said.

“It’s just wonderful that we’ve got something close to the Cultural Centre, close to a cafe where you can sit down and think about what you see - it’s a bit hard if you have a gallery that’s not in the middle of the community.

“I think it’s going to be brilliant for the shire here to have its own art place.”

Ms Jarvis confirmed that the next annual Pakenham Art Show will be held inside the Cardinia Cultural Centre however it will be an “edited version” in order to fit into the space.

“It will be really great for people to know that they have actually had their work shown in the local gallery because there’s no gallery here in Pakenham,” she added.

“There are so many artists and people in this area that we need to show that it’s not just a wilderness but there is so much going on.”

Bass MP Jordan Crugnale, alongside Cr Moore, officially unveiled the Cardinia Cultural Centre plaque.

“This $8.9m state-of-the-art development provides even more opportunities for the growing number of residents in the area to experience a wide range of performances, exhibitions and activities,” Ms Crugnale said.

“I’m thrilled that through the Growing Suburbs Fund we contributed $3m towards this artistic focal point for Cardinia shire and importantly the wider region

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Changing Casey If you have ever felt that Casey Council could be organised better or that it has too many councillors, now is your chance to act.

Put in a submission to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s Representational Review by 4 December 2019.

In my opinion,Casey council needs to change and one way to achieve change would be for the Victorian Electoral Commission to change Casey Council from its current multicouncillor,subdivided model, with 11 councillors and six wards, to an unsubdivided model with fewer councilors and no artificial ward boundaries.

This would offer many advantages including substantial savings on councillors’ annual allowances and their large (and often unnecessary) travel allowances claimed by some councilors who state they are interested in local affairs, but spend thousands of dollars of ratepayers' money on overseas travel.

An unsubdivided representational Casey

Council will provide residents with the opportunity to vote for all their councillors at election time. It will maintain the principle of one vote one value and help discourage “dummy" candidates from standing by NOT giving power over election outcomes to dodgy preference dealers.

The Victorian Electoral Commission should give more power to voters, under any revised municipal model, by only requiring voters to vote for their preferred candidates, in proportion to the new number of councillor vacancies, instead of voters being required to compulsorily vote for, and preference, every single candidate named on their ballot paper.

A unsubdivided representational Casey model will also have the advantage of maintaining equal weight for all votes and preventing any malapportionate that can happen under multi-ward council models.

John Glazebrook, Endeavour Hills

THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN Thumbs up To IBAC for holding a public enquiry into alleged corruption at Casey Council. Finally the Councilors at Casey Council will be held to account!!

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Thumbs down To overcrowded primary schools!

Drop off and pick up traffic is bad but lack of play space is for close to 1000 students in a 475 student capacity school that has had all its grassed areas covered in portables is even worse!

Thumbs up To our diggers for their service.

Thumbs up Fire fighters in the NSW fires. Please all stay safe.

Thumbs up For HERO the staffie!

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On 12 November a story was shared to the Berwick Star News Facebook page about two teenagers charged following an armed robbery and assault in Hampton Park on 8 November. Here is how two readers responded online: Louise Healy: Now the courts need to deal with them and hopefully put them away.

Kay Bbk: Charge them as adults On 12 November a story was shared to the Berwick Star News Facebook page about Casey Council's plans to develop a Casey Coastal Trail which would link up the coastal villages of Blind Bight, Pearcedale and Tooradin. Here is what readers thought about the proposal online: Dieter Koch: Sounds like a great idea.

Cycling friendly trails would be great too... maybe one day it could join up with the rail trail to Wonthaggi?

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Grower jailed

A positive Outlook

By Jessica Anstice

By Brendan Rees Victorian MPs visited two government projects in Hampton Park on Thursday 7 November which has helped create jobs and skills for the disadvantaged.

Assistant Treasurer Robin Scott joined Member for Cranbourne Pauline Richards and Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas at the Hampton Park resource recovery centre which is operated by Outlook Environmental.

Outlook Environmental is working in partnership with the State Government since the Social Procurement Framework was launched in April 2018, helping disadvantaged Victorians benefit from Victoria's Big Build.

Outlook Environmental manage and recycle construction waste material from some of the state's major infrastructure projects, including level crossing removals and the Metro Tunnel Project.

The MPs also visited the Evans Road level crossing where Outlook Environmental employees collect the waste and takes it to their recovery centre - where the company recycles about 90 per cent of construction materials, such as concrete, plastic, timber sleepers and metals.

More than 70 per cent of Outlook Environmental staff are people with disability or from a marginalised background.

Since signing their first Labor Government contract in 2017, they have created an additional 30 new jobs, increasing the number of staff to about 150 employees.

Assistant Treasurer Robin Scott said it was the State Government's aim to benefit as many Victorians as possible through their projects "that's why we consider the social or environmental possibilities with every purchase we make."

"The Framework is delivering meaningful change to people's lives while getting on with

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building the infrastructure projects that Victorians need," he said.

Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards commended Outlook Environmental for their work, saying they made a "real difference and it's wonderful that we've been able to support them as a government".

Narre Warren South Gary Maas said the Framework recognised the critical role small to medium size enterprises play in our community.

"Outlook Environmental is not only providing Victorians with employment but doing good for the environment as well," he said.

A man who has been jailed after police seized over 140 cannabis plants in his Berwick home claims he was supplying medical marijuana.

Police executed a search warrant at Robin McGillien's Tennyson Close home on 18 July last year when they discovered an "elaborate hydroponic setup" located at the rear of the house, encompassing six rooms.

In an interview with police, the 63-year-old stated his motivation behind the operation was to "help people with medical issues" and that it was not for profit.

Mr McGillien told police he only sold the weed to cover establishment costs - the rest was used for personal medical purposes with some given away to friends.

During the search, not only did police locate two firecrackers in a filing cabinet drawer, they also discovered that the crop house was powered by an illegal electrical bypass.

With no prior criminal history, Mr McGillien said he paid someone $8000 to install the electrical bypass, resulting in the overall setup costing him between $22,000 and $25,000.

The "sophisticated" setup included carbon filters, exhaust fans, water pumps for irrigation and timing devices.

County Court Judge Irene Lawson said the offending was "well planned and executed".

"Having regard to the sophisticated nature of the setup and its extent ... I consider that this was a commercial operation," she said.

"Whilst accepting that you were altruistic with respect to your intended distribution of the cannabis oil, nonetheless, there was a degree of commerciality to your venture and this is not the case of spontaneous offending."

Mr McGillien was sentenced to two years and three months' prison with a non-parole period of nine months.

In respect to the theft of electricity, Mr McGillien will compensate Energy Australia in excess of $7000.

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FOCUS ON … SENIORS ENJOYING LIFE

Join the Evergreen team Evergreen Retirement Village in Pakenham prides itself on its great people and great community.

Evergreen is a thriving, tight knit retirement community, where residents have the choice of continuing their busy, active lives or taking a slower approach to their retirement.

The small village boasts 76 units with approximately 100 residents.

“We are very community orientated and consider our residents as family,“ said village manager Anne Warner who is committed to the safety and welfare of all residents.

“We have a beautiful clubhouse and fully equipped kitchen and there is always something happening. We have line dancing, a pool, ladies chit chat, musical afternoons.“ Anne said Evergreen keeps its monthly fees as low as possible and residents’ welfare is the top priority.

“Everyone looks out for everyone else and we are a very happy little village.“ The heart of the Everygreen community is the clubhouse. With plenty of activities to enjoy and room to relax with your friends and family, you’ll unearth a carefree lifestyle where you can do as much or as little as you choose.

Play your neighbours on the lush bowling green, or simply relax with a book or one of your new neighbours in the park and barbecue area.

Evergreen also offers by-request hairdressing and podiatry appointments.

There’s always something to do and enjoy at one of Melbourne’s most beloved retirement villages.

Evergreen is at 11 McGregor Road, Pakenham. Contact Anne for a private inspection or further information on 5940 3477 or 0439 651 155.

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The clubhouse is the centre of the Sanctuary Lifestyle community.

Start a new life at Sanctuary Lifestyle, Drouin.

It’s time to start living!

The fabulous new Club House facility is open and thriving at the exciting new over 55 community located at 9 Kingburgh Close in Drouin.

Stages 1, 2 and 3 are now officially sold out with stage 4 and 5 selling fast.

Sanctuary Lifestyle Drouin is the premium choice when it comes to community living boasting smart designed, high quality homes and 6-star resort style facilities including a central clubhouse with indoor pool and spa,

gym, billiard room and cinema.

The community also features a tennis court, bowling green, men’s shed and caravan/ boat storage.

All homes are two bedrooms or two bedrooms plus study. Lock up garages, stone bench tops, double glazed windows, stainless steel appliances and heating and cooling are standard specifications on all homes.

With 10 different home designs and pre-

mium locations still available you are sure to find the right layout and location to suit your individual lifestyle.

As the most spacious community of its type and located close to shops, transport and all local amenities it’s no wonder the stages are selling fast.Owning your own home along with affordable site fees and no council rates or body corporate to pay coupled with discounted services and NBN access why wouldn’t you

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want to downsize and enjoy the benefits of community living?

The beautiful surrounds of Drouin’s main street and the numerous walking tracks make Sanctuary Lifestyle Drouin the perfect place to live.

For a free information package or appointments at the sales office at 9 Kingburgh Close in Drouin please contact Elizabeth at 1300 835 463 or emailinfo@sanctuarylifestyle.com.au.

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Resort facilities include full size tennis court, bowling green, putting green, 6 star Clubhouse, heated indoor pool & spa, gym, billiards table, cinema, dance floor, library with computers, fully equipped kitchen, free wifi, free Foxtel & Netflix.

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Survivor is face of hope

By Brendan Rees In February this year Nat Wenke found a lump on her breast while showering. Not thinking much of it, she texted her husband telling him she would see a doctor that night and not to stress.

Three days later the mother of four was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, just two weeks shy of her 43rd birthday.

She has fought hard all year and to her relief she given the news she was cancer free on the 25 September.

"Your life just changes and I don't think I'll ever get back to normal," Nat says.

On 16-17 November, Nat of Carrum Downs will join her family in the annual CranbourneNarre Relay for Life at Casey Fields in Cranbourne East - which raises funds for the Cancer Council of Victoria.

So far 19 teams have signed up for the event which has already raised nearly $30,000.

Nat's daughter, Hayley Zantuck, started the team 'Wenke's Warriors' to support her mum and will be taking part in the Relay for Life for the first time, celebrating the hope they have for the future.

Nat has also been selected as this year's Face of Hope - a person who inspires their team and the community. She will have the honour of reading the Relay for Life Oath at the opening ceremony and also cutting the ribbon.

"It's not something you want to have a team for but we are here ... we're going to raise as much as we can and support everybody," Nat says.

Nat is currently undergoing radiation ther-

apy to treat due to the cancer spreading to lymph nodes under her arms but doctors have confirmed it "hasn't gone anywhere else".

"I'm starting to get tired now, I'm three weeks in ... my bones are starting to fatigue," she says.

Nat described her six months of chemo therapy as "horrible" where she often felt sick for the first three months.

"The thing I hate about it is the effect it has on your friends and family and me being a mum I try and double everything and do it myself," she says.

"I'm always helping but I never ask. I had to reply on other people. I'm very independent and I lost all of that.

"You just push on because you have to," she adds.

"There has been progress made because 10 years ago I had of got this cancer I would've been a goner. There's a drug called Herceptin that I take and that's the life saver".

Details for the Relay for Life: Starts at 4pm Saturday 16 November to 12pm Sunday 17 November. There will also be kids activities, live entertainment and food trucks.

The opening ceremony will start at 3.45pm on Saturday with a candle light ceremony at 8.30pm. The closing ceremony will be held at noon on Sunday.

Nat Wenke underwent six months of chemo therapy for breast cancer. She will participate in this year's Cranbourne-Narre Relay for Life at Casey Fields.

SERIOUS TIMES CALL FOR FUN TIMES!

With all the serious inancial and social problems around today, wouldn’t it be great if you could aford to insulate yourself from them all forever and have a lot more fun out of life along the way?

Well if you’re over 50 and own your own home you can! Simply downsize to a new home with 5-star resort facilities at Lifestyle Communities. It’s not a retirement village, it’s a beautiful gated community.

Prices start from just $370,000.

To make things even better, there’s no stamp duty, council rates, water rates or body corporate to pay, so you’ll have all the money you need left over to live a life of inancial freedom and fun from now on.

Call 1300 50 55 60 or visit lifestyleoicer.com.au or lifestyleberwickwaters today.

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LUXURY LIVING AT LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES A brand-new luxury development is well underway in Officer South, catering to working, semi- or fully retired over 50s who are young at heart and want to downsize to a bigger life.

Lifestyle Kaduna Park offers 5-star resortstyle facilities set in fully landscaped and maintained gardens in a safe and secure community.

All contemporary, low-maintenance homes feature landscaped gardens and quality fixtures and fittings. Front gardens are maintained by the community gardener, leaving homeowners time to relax and enjoy all the community has to offer including a multi-million-dollar clubhouse, heated pool and spa, cinema, gym, bowling green, alfresco BBQ area and even a pickleball court.

A community management team will live onsite to oversee all day-to-day happenings including a busy calendar of social events and activities like yoga, aerobics, dancing and woodwork. You can be as active and social as you choose or relax and live more privately knowing you are surrounded by likeminded neighbours.

Development is full speed ahead at Lifestyle Kaduna Park, with first frames expected to be up before Christmas and Stage 1 homeowners preparing to move in from May 2020.Now is the perfect time to choose your new home in your desired position within the community. A beautiful selection of two and three-bedroom homes are now available from $326,000, and with no stamp duty or council rates, this is an affordable opportunity for luxury living.

Pop-in to visit the display homes at Lifestyle Berwick Waters open Monday to Sunday or join us for cheese and wine every Thursday evening from 4-8pm. Visit 10 Skylark Bvd, Clyde North or call 1300 50 55 60 for more information. ●

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STATE-OF-THE-ART LIVING IN TIMBERTOP WONDER in amazement as you gaze upon this beautiful property, located on the north side of the highway in the forever popular Timbertop estate.

The home has a 7 star energy rating, and is designed to be carbon neutral.

The 6 bedroom home, which is more than stylish, is full of features and fixtures designed to make family living easier.

Solar panels on the roof help save on those ever increasing power bills, while highly insulated walls and ceiling cavity also limit power consumption.

The home has magnificent flooring comprising quality carpets, tiles and floorboards. There is a well-appointed kitchen with excellent stainless steel appliances and stone benches and convection cooking.

There are numerous split system heating and cooling units throughout the home ensuring year round comfort.

The master suite has a walk-in robe and the guest's bedroom has built-in robes.

Both have ensuites, while the other four bedrooms all with walk-in robes and are serviced by a stylish main bathroom.

There is plenty of space in which to entertain with a family area, separate meals, theatre and another sitting area upstairs.

An alfresco flowing from the meals area completes an extraordinary picture.

Minutes from Haileybury and all leading schools, shops , train and buses, hospitals and specialists and at the entrance of the M1, this property has it all. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 226 Pinkhill Blvd, OFFICER, VIC 3809 Description: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $795,000 - $$850,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Katrina Bartlett 0414 791 161, HARCOURTS BERWICK Inclusions • Vinyl wrap kitchen with Inclusions stone benchtops • Vinyl wrap kitchen with stone benchtops steel electric • Stainless • Stainless steel electric oven oven Stainless steel gas hot • •Stainless steel gasplates hot • Stainless steel range hood plates Ducted heating • •Stainless steel range hood Ceramic loor and wall tiles as per • •Ducted heating loor plans from builders range • Ceramic floor and wall • Carpet remaining from tiles astoper floorareas plans builders range from builders range • Stainless steel sink and lick mixer • Carpet to remaining areas to kitchen from builders range • Chrome mixer tops from builders • Stainless steel sink and range flick to kitchen • Clearmixer glass shower screens to bathroomsmixer tops from • Chrome • Mirrors with polished edge to builders range bathroom • Clear glass shower • Chrome toilet roll holders & screens to bathrooms towel rails • Mirrors with polished edge to bathroom • Chrome toilet roll holders

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& towel rails Exhaust to ••Exhaust fans fans to bathrooms bathrooms • Roller door to garage Roller door to doors garage ••Flush panel internal Flushdoor panel internal ••Internal handles

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Internal ••50mm Scotia door cornicehandles throughout

• E-Screens to front and areas – • Flyscreens to living all openable Holland blinds to all others (house windows speciic)

• Clothesline • Security doors to all openable doors

50mm Scotia cornice ••MDF skirtings and architraves throughout throughout

• Door stops fibre • NBN

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• Aluminium sliding • Outdoor water taps windows and doors as per • Electrical ittings as per plan plans layouts • Colorbond gutters, fascia • Smoke alarm & downpipes • Aluminium sliding windows and •doors Termite as per protection plans Colorbond/concrete ••Colorbond gutters, fascia & roof downpipes tiles ••Termite protection E-Screens to front and living areas – Holland blinds to all others (house specific)

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optic (where required) Clothesline • TV points NBN ibre optic (where required) • Water tank minimum TV points 2000 (tank flush Water tanklitre minimum 2000 litre (tank lush system) or greywater water system) or grey connection (if available) or solar hot connection (if available) water* whichever is applicable All driveways, crossovers or solarpaths hot and water* as per plans with coloured concrete whichever is applicable Landscaping • All driveways, paths and Fencing crossovers as per plans Letterbox with coloured concrete • Landscaping • Fencing • Letterbox

• Flyscreens to all openable windows

• Weathertough acrylic to all exterior plan layouts

Optional Additional Inclusions Package Inclusions Package • 5kw Split System Air Conditioner • 5kw Split System Air Conditioner • Dishwasher Dishwasher •• Remote Control Garage •$4,000 Remote Control Garage

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openable doors • Colorbond/concrete roof tiles

No progress payments Save on stamp duty Low Deposit Driveway & Fencing Landscaping & Paths Included Turnkey Pack

Surrounded by open space, Parks on Ahern - Pakenham has it all!

• 53 home development • 2 & 3 bed options available

90-96 Ahern Rd Pakenham

First home buyers grant of $10,000 available to eligible purchasers. BUY NOW AND SAVE THOUSANDS ON STAMP DUTY!

For more information, contact: Dale Atkin: 0402 717 891

For more information, contact: Dale Atkin: 0402 717 891

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Weather you’re looking to downsize and keep the caravan or boat, a irst home buyer looking to enter the market or savvy investor, this development has a little something for everyone.

Located in an established part of Pakenham, opposite parklands and open space, the fresh air and neighbourhood vibes will have you feeling at home in no time!

With close access to all the amenities such as; shopping, schools, restaurants and more throughout Pakenham and surrounding towns, you’ll have everything you need. With easy access to the M1 taking you to either Melbourne or further down into Gippsland.

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MOVE RIGHT IN TO THIS WELL LOVED HOME LOCATED on a quiet little street in the sought after Casiana Grove estate is this immaculate family home.

Only a short walk to the new shopping centre, schools and parks makes this home the perfect choice for a young family, and the perfect investment into your future.

The 3 bedroom spacious home was built 5 years ago. It features a large family room adjacent to the hostess style kitchen and separate dining area.

The master has high ceilings, walk-in robe and full ensuite.

The alfresco dining and entertaining area is entered via the family room creating one large entertaining space.

Enjoy the 448m2 approx. block, finished with immaculate gardens at the front and rear.

The property offers easy freeway access and is only 35mins approx. from the CBD. With so much on offer and with genuine sellers, this property won't last long. So call today to arrange your private viewing. An inspection is a must as the photos do not do this great property justice.

For all enquiries and inspections please call Jason Brown direct. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 5 Mayflower Drive, CRANBOURNE WEST, VIC 3977 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $579,950 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Jason Brown 0423 768 424, FINNING FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE

IAN RANKS AS A TOP AGENT KR Peters real estate agent Ian Harris has been named one of Australia’s best dealmakers in a national list of topperforming agents.

Ian ranked 10th on the list of REB’s Top 50 Dealmakers in 2019.

The list ranks real estate sales agents across Australia according to a range of metrics, including the number, consistency and growth of sales.

Now in its third year, the REB Dealmakers ranking is an initiative of leading industry resource Real Estate Business, which is produced by Momentum Media.

Principal of KR Peter’s Peter Nicholls congratulated Ian, who is also his son-in-law, on his win.

He desribed Ian as “honest“ and

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“trustworthy“.

Ian, who has a degree in geography from Leicester University, joined the KR Peter’s business after moving to Australia to marry into the Nicholls family.

As Mr Nicholls explained, Ian started at the bottom of the company photo copying and helping with admin before moving into sales.

He has risen through the ranks and is now a partner in the Offficer business.

“Ian is a perfectionist who works hard, who is humble and who is a good listener,” Mr Nicholls said.

“We were estatic when we heard he had gained this ranking.”

Mr Nicholls said the ranking was well deserved and reflected Ian’s dedication to his job.

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“If you are dedicated to your customers 24/7 then you have a customer for life and that is how Ian conducts himself.

“If a client has a question Ian always gets the information for them. He is very knowledgeable and well researched.”

Emma Ryan, deputy head of editorial at Momentum Media, said the REB Dealmakers 2019 was the preeminent ranking of real estate dealmakers in Australia, representing the industry’s top performers.

“It provides a benchmark for agents, providing nationwide recognition for those excelling in their area of operation.

“On behalf of Real Estate Business and Momentum Media, I would like to congratulate this year’s top dealmakers.” ● T 8P_

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Ian Harris has been ranked as one of the most effective agents in Australia.

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ViEWS, ShEdS, PoSiTioN, PoTENTiAL!

RENoWNEd NEERiM JUNCTioN PRoPERTY - 143.7 ACRES One of the districts most fertile & picturesque properties is now available for sale. 143.7 acres with a total road frontage of 1.16 kms to Main Neerim Road, NayookPowelltown Road & Paynter Road. Rich Red/Chocolate soils, permanent springwater to header tank & entire farm under pasture. Big hayshed & solid stockyards. A well built brick home set amidst 4 acres of incredible established gardens with spectacular trees. Views to Westernport to the south and Mountain views to the north east. Located 30 kms Warragul & 10 kms Neerim South.

95 RodiER RoAd YARRRAGoN Beautiful, practical easily maintained inside & out!

A clever floorplan & site plan maximizing space & potential. There is space for access for caravan or boat etc in addition to the dbl r/c garage. All rooms feel spacious including the master BR with WIR & ensuite. A formal lounge is adjacent to the master & separate from the open plan living area beyond the stunning kitchen & dining areas, light filled & open to the family room with a framed view!

Entertain under the large alfresco all year round.

Level walk to town, school, parks etc. $460,000 internet id: 21517982 View property and more details at www.sej.com.au

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Unmatched for location, soil fertility and panoramic views.

2875 MAiN NEERiM RoAd NEERiM JUNCTioN EXPRESSioN oF iNTEREST oFFERS CLoSE - FRidAY 13Th dEC 2019, 5PM - UNLESS SoLd PRioR internet id: 21524130

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27 LiLLEYS RoAd WARRAGUL Elevated overlooking Warragul & the Strzelecki mountains South East you’ll feel on top of the world. Off street parking abundant, open space for the animals to play, a rear gate, chook yard & sectioned pergola allowing much fun outdoors. The large shed is a handy surprise.

This lovely 3 bedroom weatherboard with a homely feel & potential plus is a clear winner for those looking for great potential for growth & excellent return. Walk to schools, sporting facilities or town.

Superb investment or first home buy. $350,000-$380,000 internet id: 21518531 View property and more details at www.sej.com.au

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PARTY TO LAUNCH COMMUNITY PARK KADUNA Park is set to officially open its new community park, situated opposite the recently built display village, on Saturday 23 November.

The opening will provide an opportunity for developer Parklea to once again showcase its commitment to shaping and strengthening communities through resident activities. The park will provide residents with the perfect location to relax and enjoy its 1-hectare of open space, while providing a space for socialisation and outings with barbecue facilities on site.

The event will feature a variety of attractions and entertainment for all residents including, a reptile encounter

demonstration from Wildlife Warriors, a jumping castle, face painting, a chair-o-plane ride, and special guests Marshall, Rubble and Chase from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol at 2 Mortlake Drive, Officer South, from 11am - 2pm.

The event will also give visitors the chance to stroll through the new display village featuring over 34 homes by 19 of Melbourne's biggest and best builders, including Metricon, Carlisle Homes, Beachwood Homes and Porter Davis. With plenty of food and drinks available courtesy of the display home builders, as well as jam donuts, a barbecue, gelato, coffee cart, and much more for residents and visitors

to enjoy Parklea Sales and Marketing Manager Jarod Mills said Parklea was thrilled to see the new park opening and celebrate the landmark event with Kaduna Park residents.

"Parklea has always been committed to developing and fostering safe, welcoming and engaged communities," Mr Mills said.

"The official opening of the new community park enables residents to take advantage all that Kaduna Park has to offer, as well as allowing the residents to mix and mingle with their fellow neighbours at the community event".

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The community park officially opens on Saturday 23 November, with residents and buyers encouraged to attend for a day of non-stop family entertainment. For more information regarding the new release, buyers can contact the Kaduna Park sales team on 1300 KADUNA (523 862) or at kadunapark.com.au â&#x2014;?

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Ballet at Bunjil

By Jessica Anstice Masters of Choreography is returning to Bunjil Place with its latest dance theatre show, Music Box. With sold out shows Raise the Barre and Beats on Pointe, and having recently returned from shows in Singapore and an amazing standing ovation for its entire 32 show season in London, the group is now touring throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.

The independent Melbourne based company pride themselves in connecting with the local dance community wherever they perform.

On the day of their show, they will have local dance schools that will showcase a routine on the stage before taking a seat to watch the show.

“It is a great way to meet local talent, to provide them with a performance opportunity and to also have them enjoy a professional dance theatre production on the same stage where they just performed,” Masters of Choreographer director Milo said.

“In our experience, everyone loves it!”

Music Box, a classical ballet with a commercial twist, is set to mesmerise the audiences with its bold new vision of dance theatre.

This is where ballet beautifully explodes in a complete symphony of animated and touching stories as the characters move in and out of the exquisitely framed music box.

With non-stop high energy routines alongside delicate performances from the wonderfully talented cast of elite dancers, Music Box enthrals with its blending of quirky and exciting characters.

Music Box will showcase at Bunjil Place on Sunday 17 November from 5pm.

Masters of Choreography is returning to Bunjil Place with its latest dance theatre show, Music Box. A creative fusion of dance, movement, comedy, aerial acts and feel-good entertainment, this energetic, light-hearted and all-round entertaining musical treasure is perfect for every dance theatre lover.

Music Box will showcase at Bunjil Place on Sunday 17 November from 5pm.

Music Box, a classical ballet with a commercial twist, is set to mesmerise the audiences with its bold new vision of dance theatre.

WHAT’S ON slushies, cakes, glow-sticks, games, pony rides, hot dogs, Thai, Indian, Italian and other exotic cuisines. Food vendors, street traders and much more. Don't miss the arrival of Santa on a Fire Truck and Lolli bags for every child. Please ring Kerrigan La-Brooy on 0404-875-647 or email kerriganlabrooy@bigpond.com for more details.

A 30km fundraiser walk will be held in November to help raise money for the event.

Hillcrest Christian College Oval, 500 Soldiers Rd, Clyde North from 5.30pm - 9.30pm, Saturday 7 December.

Lions Lap the Map A self-paced, low level walk in small groups to promote diabetes awareness and a healthy lifestyle. Total distance covered, Australia wide, will be tallied, aiming to exceed the circumference of our great land, including its islands 25,760kms! Grab your friends and come for a walk to support a great cause!

Sunday 17 November 2019, registrations open 10:30am. Registration by gold coin donation. Cranbourne Senior Citizen's Hall, 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne.

Berwick Art Society expo About 90 paintings will be on display at Cranbourne Library as part of the Berwick Art Society’s exhibition. All different subjects and medium - all paintings are available for purchase by the community.

Various artists will demonstrate morning and afternoon for the duration of the exhibition. They are happy to talk to those visiting and explain their craft and also explain the workings of the Berwick Artist Society.

Cranbourne library, 12-25 November.

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Most of the items are hand crafted by a strong group of women who meet each month at Christ Church in Tooradin and lovingly prepare for this event each year. Items on sale include patchwork quilts, linens for the home, gift hampers, gift boxes, Christmas decorations and baking, toys, nursery goods, plants and more.

Saturday 16 November 9am-2.30pm at the Tooradin Community Centre, Tooradin-Station Road, Tooradin. Free entry. EFTPOS available.

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Learn to play Lawn Bowls at Berwick Berwick Bowling club will be hosting an Open Day for the public to try and play this great sport. Even if you have never attempted bowling before, take this opportunity to have a go. There will be qualified coaches to show you how it is done. All that is required of you is to turn up wearing runners or flat-soled shoes. The Berwick Bowling club caters for men and women of all ages and there are many types of competitions, many of these also catering for people who still go to work. The Berwick Bowling club is the largest of its type south of the Yarra. There are four greens to play on as well indoor Carpet Bowls.

There is a great clubhouse with excellent bar and kitchen facilities. A free lunch-time sausage sizzle and coffee and tea will be available. The address is Manuka road directly at the rear of the Berwick football ground.

Sunday 24 November from 10am-3pm. Edwin Flack Reserve, Manuka Rd, Berwick. For more information contact Tony Wynen on 0422 132 538.

Sunday from 4pm-6.30pm at 4 Malcom Ct, Narre Warren. ADRA Australia is the humanitarian agency of the Adventist Church, which works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.

Sunday 29 December, 4 Malcom Ct, Narre Warren from 1pm- 6:30pm. Contact Number: 0425 747 866.

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Clyde CFA will open its doors to the public on Sunday 17 November from 10am to 2pm (17 Railway Rd, Clyde). There will be activities for kids, Narre Warren SES display, and free sausage sizzle, and a chance to see the brigade's new pumper. Kids can also get dressed up in CFA and SES uniforms. Hopefully Captain Koala will arrive to greet visitors.

Lions Senior Citizens Luncheon

Free community barbecue event

The Lions Club of Cranbourne presents its annual Senior Citizens Christmas Luncheon. The Cranbourne Lions Concert Band and Cranbourne Chorale sing-a-long to all your favourite carols, there are prizes to be won and enjoy a social lunch, and of course dessert prepared by your local CWA. Numbers are limited, reserve your seat now!

Sunday 8 December 2019, 12pm-3pm. Cranbourne Senior Citizen's Hall, 1 Codrington Street, Cranbourne. Contact Alisha on 0409 886 262.

Casey ADRA will be holding a free barbecue and grill out fundraiser. Lamb kebabs, beef burgers, chicken burgers, vegan steaks, and homemade lemonade. There will also be a car wash, face painting, live music. Dinners also held every

Cranbourne Community House will be running our mosaic course in 2020. Please contact us to put your name down for our class enrolments for next year.

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Probus Endeavour Hills Club The Endeavour Hills Probus Club is seeking retirees and semi - retirees to join an active and friendly group. Activities include a walking group, coffee mornings, ten-pin bowling, excursions and trivia nights.

Meet third Monday of each month (except December) at 10am at the Dandenong Club, corner of Heatherton Rd and Stud Rd, Dandenong North. Contact Chris 0423432878 or email: hart.chris64@yahoo.com.au.

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Seniors lunch Cranbourne Italian Senior Citizens Club is holding a lunch and dance at Cranbourne Public Hall on Friday 18 November from 10.30am-4pm.

BYO drinks. Members free. Non-members $22.

Bookings via Val Motta on 0414666634 before 10 November. 166-178 S Gippsland Hwy, Cranbourne . Cranbourne Public Hall is located at 166-178 South Gippsland Hwy, Cranbourne.

Classes continue at Balla Balla Community Centre in Cranbourne East, but there is now another class at the Brentwood Neighbourhood House in Berwick at 7.45pm on Thursday nights. So if you can't make an earlier time to come dancing, this is the perfect chance for you to get out there and do some dancing, whilst improving your health and fitness, and meeting new friends!

Enquiries please ring Di on 0408343202, or email difen69@bigpond.net.au.

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Berwick Senior Citizens Welcomes you 55 years and over. Be involved in our club: we do line dancing Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm, Scottish dancing Tuesday nights 8pm to 10pm, club day is on Friday 9am to 2pm, we do indoor croquet and play various other games with free bingo once a month and the last Friday of the month free fish and chips.

9707 2017 or sencitber65@gmail.com, 112 High Street.

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The Clyde Carols by Candlelight will be presented by the Gethsemane Church and proudly supported by the City of Casey. This fun filled family night which attracted a whopping 4000 last year, will engage the community in social cohesion and festive cheer. It includes free kid's amusements including jumping castles, mini ferris wheel and more. Plus free entry, free entertainment, free Giveaways and free Registration into the Christmas Miracle. Come along and join in the singing, watch the local performances and enjoy the carnival atmosphere which will include sausage sizzle, coffee van, ice-cream, popcorn,

Cranbourne Community House is now taking enrolments for the 3 year old kindergarten program for 2020. Orientation days begins on Monday 11 November.

Don't miss out, contact Cranbourne Community House on 5996 2941.

Dads Matter playgroup The Daytime Dads Playgroup provides an opportunity for fathers and their children to play and connect socially with other families in the community and is great for those who spend time at home during the day. Registration is essential: To register, contact City of Casey on 9705 5200 or email dadsmatter@casey.vic.gov.au.

Weekly on Wednesday, starting from 16 October until 18 December from 10am-12pm at Hampton Park Library, 26 Stuart Ave, Hampton Park.

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By Brendan Rees Tooradin residents have backed a proposal to build a walking trail that would encompass the picturesque Mangrove region of Western Port Bay and potentially attract "busloads of tourists".

In a big push to promote tourism, Casey Council's has plans for a 'Casey Coastal Trail' which would link up the coastal villages of Blind Bight, Pearcedale and Tooradin.

Under the plan, the trail would allow visitors to wander the flooded mangrove forest, tidal salt marshes, and seagrass channels and include a lookout with scenic views across Western Port Bay. It would also feature information boards, bird viewing boxes and/or seats.

Councillor Geoff Ablett put forward a motion in October to include the Casey Coastal Trail into council's Draft Walk and Ride Strategy 2019-41 with a feasibility study also to be undertaken - however this would be subject to funding in the 2020-21 council budget.

"Most of it would be a gravel path but there would be a huge board walk out over the mangroves and make Tooradin a real tourist attraction that it is," Cr Ablett said, adding "I'm pretty confident the feasibility will be very positive".

He said the project was the "number one item" the people of Tooradin wanted in their town plan "which we're about to start working on".

Cr Ablett said the study would also need to consider the "complexities" of land ownership - which is currently shared by Melbourne Water, Parks Victoria, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning - "to negotiate these types of outcomes".

Casey manager of city and asset planning Keri New said the distance of the trail had not been determined but it was "presumed this

Among those calling for a coastal trail to be built in Tooradin is president of foreshore committee Tim Burgess, foreshore committee member Ross Wilkie, recreation reserve committee member Dianne Loft and president of Tooradin Business Association Nicole George at Rutter Park. 200438 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS detail will be one outcome of the study".

The Tooradin Business Association's (TBA) president Nicole George said the proposed trail would be a huge win for the community but there was "no commitment, nor advocacy

by Council to state government for the delivery of this Coastal trail, in any given time frame".

"How many plans have to be written before we get some kind of action?" she said, adding the community hoped the project would begin within three years.

"Given that this report is for up to 2041, it can only be inferred that the Coastal trail is at the later end of this time line, and does not in-

corporate Tooradin". "(It would) entice people to get moving on day trip outings to a coastal town where they can walk, run, or ride on an extensive boardwalk."

Cr Ablett said at the October meeting: "Hopefully we can advocate for funding to be allocated in the 2021 budget for council to undertake the preparation process for this trail in Tooradin".

Tooradin Foreshore Committee president Tim Burgess said the walking trail had been "on the drawing board for a long time".

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Purvie's Princess owners with members of the Phillip Stokes stable (centre). The owners are, from left, Bill Henning, Ian Murphy, Rob Webster (whose colours she wears), Stan Young, Paddy Quinn, Peter Visser and Evan Broadbent. 200049

Emotional win for locals Local trainers dominated the Pakenham Gazette Oaks Day race meeting on Thursday 7 November, winning five of the seven races.

Gun trainer Phillip Stokes led the way with a treble - bookending the meeting with Purvies Princess and Sweet Alvira in the first and last race and also saddling up the well fancied winner Tumanako in the third race.

Other locals to salute were veteran trainer John Leek, who lives in Nar Nar Goon and trains out of Cranbourne, with Replay and new president of the Pakenham Trainers Association Michael Huglin with Denero.

The first winner, Purvies Princess, was the most celebrated, given the emotional attachment of a number of prominent local owners.

The syndicate was put together by wellknown Pakenham Football Club identity Ray ‘Ashes’ O’Connor, who enlisted a group of friends to share the ownership, including his best mate John Dunn, who passed away recently. His share was taken over by wife Diane.

Others include long-time barman at the Pakenham Hotel - known as Purvies, hence the name - Stan Young, Peter Visser, Chris and Sam Webster, Evan Broadbent, Brian Brady, Ian Murphy, Paddy Quinn and Bill Henning. Most of those were also involved with cult horse The Wingman, who finished third, fourth and fifth in three Pakenham Cups and, according to Ian, would have won the other he was scheduled to run in before breaking down.

After the win of Purvies Princess, at her fourth race start, most of the group assembled in the mounting yard for a photo with their steed.

Ashes was no-where to be seen.

“I stayed up here to watch the race with Diane,” he explained later.

On behalf of the club, committeeman Evan Broadbent congratulated his fellow owners on their success in winning the first race on Oaks Day. Then he raised a glass to propose a toast.

“To Dunny,” he said.

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The feature Pakenham Gazette Handicap was won by Infernal, ridden by Noel Callow. 200049 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

Purvies Princess races in the colours made famous by legendary Pakenham trainer Ray 'Derby' Webster. They were loaned to the ownership group by Ray's son Rob Webster, who explains they have been in the family for a century.

Purvie's Princess had her first win on Oaks Day in the first race. 200049

Gazette editor Garry Howe, left, presents the Pakenham Gazette Handicap trophy to owner Kassey Dougal and jockey Noel Callow. The winner, Infernal was trained by Kassie's partner, Cranbourne trainer Michael Sues. 200049

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Happy Chappy: Roos coup

By Nick Creely

Dylan Chapman will return to Officer in 2020. 138109 “My favourite things about the place are the friendships, it something I really missed and I’m glad to back part of it again. Officer Footy Club has always been my home.”

Chapman will play alongside back-to-back Team of the Year ruckman Sean Roach in a potent ruck duo that is sure to be the envy of the competition, adding another dimension to Doug Koop’s side.

Koop said that adding someone of Chapman’s calibre to what they’ve already got will only benefit the side in the short, and long term.

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“Dylan is a former best and fairest winner and will be an excellent addition alongside the best ruckman in the competition (Sean Roach),” he said with a chuckle.

“He’s an old style player who plays for the jumper; he’s also a proven leader and a very good player.

“Dylan’s inclusion gives us flexibility in the big man department, a lot of the better sides we’ve played have a number of good big blokes and Dylan can only help make us better.”

Kangaroos president Nick McLennan said the club was delighted to welcome back Chap-

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What a coup for the Officer Senior Football Club.

Fresh off a strong 2019 season in the inaugural season of AFL Outer East’s Division 1 competition - which saw the Kangaroos reach a semi-final - the club has been bolstered by the signing of a big man sure to turn heads, and keep opposition sides on their toes.

Returning from Thomastown after a twoyear stint in the Northern Football Netball League, star ruckman Dylan Chapman will once again don the Officer colours in a coup for the club and the competition, returning to the club he dominated for over a four-year period.

In 2019, the big man turned in yet another impressive campaign for the Bears, making the Division 2 Team of the Year, and finishing fourth in the club best and fairest after being named in the best 11 times out of 16 games.

Chapman’s resume in the south-east is extensive. During his time at the Kangaroos, the big man was named in the SEFNL’s Team of the Year in 2016, won the club best and fairest in 2016, and finished runner-up on two occasions.

Now back at his beloved Starling Road ready to take the AFL Outer East on after taking on an opportunity at Thomastown to spend more time with family, Chapman is delighted to put pen to paper at the Kangaroos and get to work.

“It’s a chance to come back and play with my mates again, I really missed it,” he said.

“Ultimately I want some success in my football and I think Officer is on the verge of something special and I didn’t want to miss it.

“I learnt a lot in my time away and I’m hoping to bring some of those experiences and that knowledge back to the club and impart that upon what is a relatively young playing group to help drive us forward.

man, believing that it was a sign that the club was moving in the right direction.

“Dylan left a big hole in our side when he moved to Thomastown and was an important player for us, but I’m happy to say he’s only got better in his time away,” he said.

“We’re excited to have Dylan back not only because of his ability on field but also because of what he brings to the club as a whole. He’s a leader and the playing group love him, Officer is his home and where he made a name for himself.

“Bringing Dylan back is important for us as a club, whilst he’ll improve our list it also demonstrates how far we’ve come.

“Having players move on has been all too common over the past few years, but with players like Dylan looking to return it proves that the club is now heading in the right direction.

“I’m just excited to see Sean Roach and Chappy line up alongside each other, you’d be hard pressed to name a more formidable ruck due in local football and I think a few sides are going to get a bit of a shock when they see these to giants standing side by side on 2020.”

The Kangaroos have also added a couple of other handy recruits as it gears up for 2020, with South Belgrave pair and 2019 premiership players Jack Brettoner and Anthony Bernardo also joining the club. Brettoner, in particular, had a big day in the Division 3 grand final by being named in the best.

“We are happy to welcome a number of other recruits including Jack and Anthony Bernardo from South Belgrave,” he said.

“Both are highly regarded, Bernardo will add some grunt to our engine room, whilst Brettoner is a mobile tall who can play at either end.”

Star News understands that Officer is eyeing off further recruits as it looks to bolster its list further ahead of the 2020 season.

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